He completed his APA-accredited internship at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2017 where he completed numerous rotations under supervision including weight management, behavioral medicine (including pre-surgical psychological evaluations of bariatric, spinal cord stimulator, and solid organ transplant patients, treatment of chronic pain, and generally helping patients adjust to/manage their medical diagnoses), and conducted neuropsychological evaluations. He completed numerous practicum placements during his training, including at the Cleveland Clinic and at a rural outpatient mental health facility. in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Quantitative Methodology from Kent State University in 2017. Marek is a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas.ĭr. Marek teaches medical students, engages in an active program of research, serves as an associate editor and consulting editor for both medical and psychological peer-reviewed journals, and engages in clinical practice at SHSU Physicians. Ryan Marek, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM). Participants should be familiar with the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3 or have taken an introductory level workshop on one of the two instruments. Discuss case examples using the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3 in medical settings.
Learn how to use the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3 in pre-surgical assessments of spine surgery/SCS and bariatric surgery patients.Ħ. Incorporate in their practice the literature on using the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3 in the assessment of bariatric surgery patients.ĥ.
Incorporate in their practice the literature on using the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3 in the assessment of spine surgery, and spinal cord stimulator patients.Ĥ. Explain procedures and best practices in pre-surgical psychological evaluations.ģ. Discuss general considerations when using the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3 in medical settings.Ģ.
Use of the MMPI-2-RF and MMPI-3 in these assessments will be illustrated with a series of case studies.ġ.
Topics covered include general issues pertaining to use of the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3 in medical settings, use of the MMPI-2-RF in assessments of bariatric surgery candidates, and using the MMPI-2-RF in assessments of spine surgery and spinal cord stimulator candidates. It is designed for individuals familiar with the MMPI-2-RF or the MMPI-3, for example, those who have completed a "Introduction to the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3" workshop. This advanced-level workshop focuses on use of the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3 for Pre-Surgical psychological evaluations. Marek, PhD | Sam Houston State University